North Pole Restaurant

Recommended by my sister. Very good breakfast burrito. Place is perfectly clean and setup. Good…read moreambiance as well.

Yum is right! This is a cute little spot in woodbury with tons of breakfast and lunch options, and…read morea wall of windows that makes it seem like a big bright sunny cafe. Lots of seating, a delicious coffee drinks and pastries as well. They've also got some wine drinks, which are nice if you want a sandwich and a glass of wine by the window in the evenings. We've tried a few pastries, a sandwich, and a breakfast burrito, all of which were delicious and convinced us to come back soon and try more. Super casual inside, very family friendly space! Definitely recommend coming here on a sunny day to enjoy the bright windows, or even a gray/ rainy day with a glass of wine and some snacks!

Starter salad.

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Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse

3.9(128 reviews)

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Well back from an another wonderful evening at the Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse !…read moreCan't say enough about this place it's truly wonderful place for a night out . This is the 7th time we've been there and I've had something different off the menu . The staff is great very friendly and courteous and does a great job making you feel welcome . Shout out to Jackie our server and the rest of the staff for doing such a great job . This is a place you can feel at home and have a great meal . I can truly say you won't be disappointed .

Tried out Stockyards Tavern on a Friday so of course I had to try the Haddock fish fry! It was very…read moregood and good news is if you don't make it before it ends they do have a cod option on their menu. We were pleased with our deep fried pickles app, husband enjoyed his Rueben and I was very happy with the Midnight Cowboy cocktail (New amsterdam vodka, owen's nitro espresso mix & trader vic's chocolate liqueur). Parking was easy, we got in without a reservation and service was great. I'd day atmosphere wise I'd consider this an upscale sports bar.

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Your way with lettuce, tomato, red onion

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Cheese Curds - incredible homemade ranch dressing

Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752-Big Red Barn

3.9(9 reviews)

5.9 mi

Use to be a great place to go and eat tacos, the comradely was great the bar tenders were spot on…read moreand the food was better than any fast food joint. Not the same these days, They are 86ed on my places to return too.

We were in the area shopping, and on a whim decided to stop by for lunch. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised to discover pretty tasty food, with prices ranging from quite reasonable to standard fare for dining out these days. Our group tried the spaghetti and meatballs, crispy fried tacos, and a burger with tater tots. There isn't a dedicated server, just a bartender; but it really wasn't that big of a deal to place your food order at the bar. The place had the feel of Cheers, were people returned and knew your name.

Cheeseburgers always a 1/2lb

Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752-Big Red Barn

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328 Grill

4.3(67 reviews)

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This is sad guys :( food is still amazing but wow service really needs so much more training like…read moreit's soo bad. I would literally shut down for a weekend and higher better servers or just train everyone so much more... It took a straight hour I mean a full hour to get a fried chicken sandwich and a burger with some cheese curds-that is crazy guys. Our server just seemed really uncomfortable and out of sorts. It felt super awkward. The old place was so much better!! I understand wanting a bigger location and I was excited because I'm in Hastings a lot and yes, you did need more space but we literally compromised service for space and that's not sustainable in a restaurant. I really hope this gets fixed because this place was a gem! My husband and I loved it. We would go all the time and get burgers and fried chicken sandwiches for like the last three years. I was excited over being in a bigger location, but yeah, the service was so awful and the food took so incredibly long that it just put a huge cloud over the whole experience. Also my loaded fries--the cheese wasn't even melted. Like, how could you even send that over to the table? I hope you guys do a lot more training and get people up to speed. There's no way I could come back after what I just experienced maybe in a few more months when people are more trained that was super frustrating. I also feel sorry for all the veterans and good old boys that used to go there every day. The old place had a way better vibe to it. This feels chaotic like people are confused. You have a whole bunch of staff that don't know what they're doing now and it's super noticeable. Fried chicken was delicious as always, but boy did I pay for it. Honestly, the wait time was just the worst part. That's my main complaint a full and I mean I'm not exaggerating here--an entire hour for one burger and one fried chicken sandwich that's insane and they didn't even offer to take anything off when it was all over. $90 for this experience and it was really frustrating. It was sad to us too because this used to be one of our favorite spots. Super bummed.

My review is only for the fish fry experience, I have not tried the normal menu…read more This was such a good fish fry! The fried fish was flaky and tender. The Mac and cheese was delicious, and the potatoes had a great flavor. Be warned that the initial line is super long and can stretch to outside, but then it is much quicker after you get through the first line. The servers were all super nice and the place had a great, welcoming atmosphere. I also appreciated that they let girl scouts sell cookies inside the restaurant! Will definitely have to come back for their other menu items.

The bar.

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Junction 70 Grill

3.6(174 reviews)

3.0 mi

Pleasantly surprised…read more Stopped here with my boyfriend. Tuesday 99cent drumsticks, yum! They were nice and juicy inside. Did the dry rub with blue cheese on the side. Delicious. Discovered that this place will be close to two places that I will be working at in the near future so that's exciting! Nice friendly folks.

My wife and I decided to stop into Junction 70 and overall the experience left us with mixed…read morefeelings. The place itself looked nice, the parking lot was a decent size, and the food was actually pretty good. The wings had good flavor, my wife really enjoyed the flatbread, and the taco salad was decent too. The two young ladies at the hostess stand were probably the highlight of the visit because they were welcoming and friendly from the start. After we were seated though, the atmosphere felt different. A member of management in a red Surly shirt kept staring at my wife and I in a way that honestly made us uncomfortable. Our server also wasn't very warm or friendly during the visit. When our appetizer came out, the employee asked if we needed anything else while already walking away before we could even answer. Then later the busser walked right past our table with plates sitting there and cleared another table farther away instead. I'm a veteran and not someone who usually gets bothered easily, but the overall feeling we got during our visit just didn't sit right with me. Maybe it wasn't intentional, but it definitely gave us vibes that made us uncomfortable enough that we won't be coming back. Which is unfortunate because the food itself was pretty good.

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Park Place Sports Bar

4.1(51 reviews)

1.9 mi

My first impression was not great, but this place grew on me. GREAT vibes during Saturday night…read morekaraoke! We started with an older crowd around 9pm, and it seems the younger crowd came out to play at 11pm. And bonus points for having a boot hockey rink in the back. Ambiance (1/5) Outdated, much like the neighborhood. Value (5/5) Prices were low for the quality of food and drink. Service (4/5) Friendly and checked on us as much as they could. Food (3/5) We loved the nachos, the wings were just ok. Drinks (4/5) My drinks were delicious but served in the cheapest plastic cups.

Decent food and atmosphere. Food was fresh and better than expected. Waitress was really friendly…read moreand checked in on us just the right amount. The place was hopping as it was bingo night - sounded like everyone was having a good time. The Diablo burger hit the spot. Loved the grilled jalapeño on it but would definitely have loved it to be spicier. I tend to like things on the spicier side though. My husband can't take spice that well so for him, the buffalo chicken pasta was a little too much for him. The kids chicken nuggets were extra crunchy but yet super light at the same time. Can't go wrong with the kids burger and fries and we ended the night with the mini donuts with maple syrup and amaretto cream, Twas a hit with the kids.

1/2lb never frozen Sancho Burger & fries

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Chicken parmesan & penne pasta.

Al's Corral Bar

4.0(13 reviews)

1.7 mi

Al's Corral is hands down our favorite local spot for grabbing drinks! It has that true dive bar…read morevibe -- laid-back, welcoming, and just a fun place to hang out. One thing a lot of people might not realize: they actually serve more than just pizza! They make food right behind the bar (which is awesome to watch), though we haven't tried it yet. Definitely planning to soon. The service is always top-notch, no matter when we stop in. Joe is the best bartender -- he's always so kind, quick with a drink, and just an all-around great guy to see behind the bar. The venue itself is on the smaller side, which just adds to the cozy, neighborhood feel. They usually have good music playing, and whether it's busy or quiet is kind of hit-or-miss -- but either way, it's a comfortable spot to relax. If you're into pull tabs, they have them, plus plenty of TVs if there's a game on. If you're looking for a no-frills, friendly neighborhood bar with solid service, a fun atmosphere, and great music, Al's Corral is it!

Great place I will stop by when I am in town. Burgers are Great! i have not had any of there pizza…read moreyet

Bellied up at the bar

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Texas Roadhouse

3.5(192 reviews)

5.9 mi

Texas Roadhouse is always delicious !!! So consistently good and the food comes out fast and fresh…read more! I started this visit by expecting to wait, but I was pleasantly surprised and was able to be seating with a table right away. I always start with a Caesar salad, so good! the salad and the salad bowl comes out cold and fresh and the dressing is super tasty! During this visit, I decided to change it up and order the sweet potato with the marshmellows and it was great! Not only was it delicious, but it was a slightly healthier option than the usual steak fries I order. Lastly, I ordered the ribeye steak covered in mushrooms and onions. It was outstanding ! The ambiance of the place was lively and loud, but still good vibes ! At the end of my visit I asked for peanuts to go and the waitress brought me 2 bags! I will be back!

Thursday night this week, we celebrated my in-laws' anniversary here. At 5:30, the place was…read morehopping; we didn't wait long, but by the time we were seated wait time was about 30 minutes. The service we received was amazing! 5 of the 6 of us ordered steak, while I ordered chicken. All of the food was good, my favorite being the butter for the rolls! (I didn't eat any plain though.) I had called ahead, and Roadhouse was totally cool with us bringing in our own dessert to celebrate the occasion. They also brought clean plates and forks for us, and they brought out 2 brownies for my in-laws (which we're dubbed as "delicious!"). The only thing that wasn't great about the experience was the noise level. It was quite loud for all of us and shouting was the method of communication. This isn't my typical restaurant choice, but I'd go back with others. Maybe at a less busy time.

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Casa Iberica

4.6(7 reviews)

2.6 mi

Incredible food with great owners. Had the Chorizo Baleada and was blown away. Maybe the best flour…read moretortilla I've ever had. The refried beans complimented everything perfectly. It was so good I finished everything in 4 minutes, and I'm now considering going back for dinner. Do not sleep on this gem.

A very eclectic menu. Terrific food and service. Don't miss this place…read more The tortillas are amazing - corn or flour. Seriously - amazing! They should have more amazing food centered around these tortillas. The Carne Asada was very good and all of the other tables were commenting on their great food too.

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Carne Asada

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Robert S.

11 years ago

I've been going here my entire life. The North family is wonderful and it's maintains the true family owned diner feel. Many customers are on a first name basis with the staff, which is nearly impossible to find in today's day and age. The lunch and dinners are good but the best food they have is their breakfasts. The best hashbrowns I've ever had are served here, great ham slice, amazing french toast and pancakes that are literally the size of your plate if you want them! Way better than Perkins or Denny's for breakfast! read more

Joy P.

12 years ago

I love this place :) we go every saturday morning for breakfast and it is wonderful. service is always good and the pancakes are amazing! read more

H Mike M.

12 years ago

Good food, friendly waitresses, Good service, always clean, plenty of coffee just a good place to go eat !!

Jodell M.

5 years ago

Wonderful service...great food. Nice little gem Wonderful service...great food. Nice little gem read more

David H.

4 years ago

Very good breakfast. Huge portions. Just very very good! The atmosphere was awesome also!

Jim P.

9 years ago

Stop reading reviews and go! Breakfast is the best in the area.

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